Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- De Grey Rooms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Richard III and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Statue of Napoleon
- A New Walk
- The Horn of Ulf
- Medieval Prisons
- William Etty, Artist
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall